Potty training an autistic child

Ahh … Potty! This delightful challenge every parent faces … and can be very difficult to work best, even healthy children. So imagine how difficult things can get when you add autism into the mix. But help is at hand, and we will see some tips and techniques that you can try to make potty training easier and hopefully more successful.

1. Patience – Your # 1 Virtue

Never lose sight of the fact that it is a bit of a journey and it will not be easy. Therefore, not fully settled and I feel like a failure. You may have to try several things to find the right solution for your child. Every child is different and no one size fits all rapid and easy to clean.

2. Your child is ready?

Just because you may have read somewhere that children are ready at the age of two years, this does not mean it’s the magic age for your child. It is necessary to look for signs of good will, and could show much later than normal. For example, if there are signs that your child:

be aware that they have a wet or dirty diaper layer / – you could shoot or to remove, for example,
be able to mimic what he does – which can effectively demonstrate that sits on the toilet
respond to positive reinforcement – to give your child something they like, it is more likely to do the behavior that is being taught. (This is called “love corruption” in our house)
remained almost nightly clean and dry

3. When do we start?

If your child shows signs of readiness before the average child, do not worry – this is quite normal for children with autism. Make sure your child is happy to cooperate, can sit on a toilet bowl for a short period, is able to dress and undress and recognizes indices which means they need the bathroom space.

4. Cara limited social interaction

Language comprehension and logic problems could mean that your child has trouble understanding what they are supposed to do. Why should pee or poop in the toilet or potty instead of his cloak or? They may also have difficulty expressing what they need. Your challenge is to recognize their bearings and help them tell you what they want.

5. Dealing with sensory problems

Unusual responses to sensory stimuli – for example, the smells and sounds of temperature – are experienced by many autistic children, so watch how your child reacts in or near the bathroom. Is that different odors liquids and perfumes in the room problems cause? The bathroom is colder or warmer than the other rooms and they react negatively with temperature change? Is strong pipes and toilets annoying them?

The key here is to remove as many barriers as possible shocking. This could mean putting energy-saving lights in the room, making sure that your child wear socks or slippers on the floor or explain the noise and make it a game.

6. Using Rewards

This is my family, “Loving corruption” system! Also, works great with all children and most adults, so by all means use extensively! First, identify some something your child likes. This could be a treat or a special drink, or maybe a toy. then make sure all is this reward your child through training. L The aim is to combine the beloved with a specific behavior and increase the likelihood that this behavior occurs.

7. Identify your child’s routine

Creating a record of time your child and when – and what are the results – you will be able to build those moments in your training. So, over a week, keep in mind that your child eats and drinks, wet soils, and changes. Then, when it is known, for example, the child wets 15 minutes after drinking, maybe this part of the training process.

8. The punishment is forbidden!

WC accidents should not be punished. It is much more useful to use them as opportunities to explain to your child why you must use the potty. Make sure that everyone who comes in contact with your child understand and follow this system.

9. And prohibiting stress, too!

There is absolutely no benefit to you or your child stressed and harassed in training. If your child feels cornered, uncooperative and will turn against the very things that you are trying to get used. Get used to the potty or toilet without results they expect. do much in this game as possible. And do not hurt yourself. You do not have to be strong, cool and calm.

And finally … Remember what we have said throughout this article: the potty training process is going to take time … just give time to your child cling to a new idea and a new skill. And stay positive!